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Kick-start your career with Cleanaway and gain hands-on experience, tailored development and the chance to make a real impact from day one in Australia’s growing waste and resource recovery sector.

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Supportive pathways to new careers

Looking for a rewarding career and new to the waste management and resource recovery industry? We’re here to support you every step of the way. That’s because our commitment to a sustainable future goes beyond the environment - it extends to people too. When you join us, you become a valued team member in a national organisation that’s making a positive impact. Here are just some of the ways we support talented individuals to begin their career in waste management and resource recovery.

Driver Academy

The Cleanaway Driver Academy is designed to provide training, support, and employment opportunities for people looking for a rewarding career as a heavy vehicle driver. As part of closing the gender gap in the waste management industry, our Driver Academy for women is committed to creating equitable opportunities by addressing barriers that may prevent women and non-binary individuals from entering the industry. Our goal is to foster a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment where everyone can thrive. Cleanaway also delivers Driver Academy programs tailored to support First Nations peoples, individuals living in regional and rural communities, and anyone seeking a new career direction. These programs include mixed groups and are designed to welcome people from all backgrounds.

Yellow Gear Academy

If you’re interested in a rewarding career as a heavy machinery operator, the Cleanaway Yellow Gear Academy is designed to provide training, support, and employment for individuals looking to pursue a rewarding career as a heavy machinery operator. Our academy aims to foster greater diversity and representation within the industry, welcoming applications from women, non-binary individuals, and those new to heavy machinery operations. The Academy involves a paid training program to become a fully qualified heavy machinery operator for plant equipment such as front-end loaders, excavators, and forklifts. This includes both theoretical and practical training, industry-specific tickets, and ongoing support.

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Our industry-leading Academies

We strongly encourage applications from women, non-binary individuals, and those new to the industry.

Complete Cleanaway onboarding training, assessments, and licences to become a heavy vehicle driver or operator.

Develop a strong understanding of heavy vehicle operations, heavy equipment operations, industry regulations and road safety.

Work alongside real people, and learn from experienced Cleanaway team members and supervisors.

Provide great service to our customers and contribute to community health, safety, and wellbeing.

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Cleanaway Apprenticeship Program

Want to learn a trade while you get paid? The Cleanaway Apprenticeship Program helps young and adult apprentices gain hands-on experience in essential work, along with nationally recognised qualifications in a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment.

Focussing on areas with high demand for skilled workers, the program provides participants with a solid foundation for long-term career success.

To further support apprentices, our dedicated Early Careers Mentors guide and assist each participant’s journey every step of the way.

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Creating pathways through social enterprise

We are committed to creating meaningful employment opportunities and training for people who may face barriers to work, whether due to disability, a history of incarceration, or other life circumstances.

In collaboration with social enterprises and community organisations, we create employment pathways for these groups, supporting them to achieve and thrive in their roles.

Not only does this help make a difference to the lives of these valued team members, Cleanaway also benefits through our diverse and inclusive workforce, and the enrichment this brings our organisation.

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